2017 Ford Explorer heater core price snapshot
- Low
- $48
- Average
- $166
- High
- $401
Year-specific price guide
Used 2017 Ford Explorer Heater Core prices
Year-specific used heater core pricing for the 2017 Ford Explorer, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2017 Ford Explorer heater core
A used 2017 Ford Explorer heater core costs between $48 and $401, with a median of $101 from 95 salvage yard listings.
What the heater core does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used heater core price guide →
Price summary
A used 2017 Ford Explorer heater core costs $48 to $401, with a median asking price of $101. Based on 95 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2019 (8 model years), updated Sep 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$101
Grade B (good)$241
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$48–$40182 listings
Grade BStandard used$101–$24113 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $48–$401 | 82 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $101–$241 | 13 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$101
Grade B$241
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $48–$401 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2017 Ford Explorer heater core replacement cost?
- Used part
- $101
- 2017 Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $575–$1,600
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for heater core replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full heater core replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
Year-specific context
How does the 2017 Ford Explorer compare?
The 2017 guide is based on 100 observed listings, including 95 with posted prices. Its $101 median is 13% below the Ford Explorer guide's $116 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2017 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019. Shopping across all 8 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Compare model years
What does a Ford Explorer heater core cost in other years?
2025100 listings$116$116 – $2492024100 listings$116$116 – $1162023100 listings$116$71 – $375202266 listings$116$116 – $4222021100 listings$116$116 – $4222020100 listings$116$75 – $401201960 listingsCompatible$241$241 – $4002018100 listingsCompatible$101$101 – $4252016111 listingsCompatible$101$50 – $5002015100 listingsCompatible$66$66 – $422
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Common questions
2017 Ford Explorer heater core FAQ
How much is a used 2017 Ford Explorer heater core?
Based on 95 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2017 Ford Explorer heater core lists between $48 and $401, with a median asking price of $101.
How much does it cost to replace a 2017 Ford Explorer heater core?
Using a used part, a 2017 Ford Explorer heater core replacement typically runs $575–$1,600 all-in: the median used heater core for this year lists at $101, and independent-shop labor for heater core replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include coolant refill, and dashboard reassembly on vehicles requiring full dash removal. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Will a 2017 Ford Explorer heater core fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2017 Ford Explorer heater core also appear under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.